Huayu96: My Thirty Years of a Prodigal Son

If I could go into acting, that would be even better!

Acting, whether in terms of personal strength or market size, is better than the music industry.

Of course I'd like to act.

Ignoring the fact that her skin was exposed, Yuan Quan propped herself up and leaned closer to Qin Sheng with bright eyes.

"Are you trying to get me into acting?"

Qin Sheng nodded.

"I support your pursuit of a career in film and television."

Just as Yuan Quan was beaming with joy, Qin Sheng added, "However, I've only just established myself in the music industry, and I don't have many connections in the film and television industry yet."

If you're going to wait for me, it'll probably be two years. I need to build up some film and television resources before I can introduce you to acting roles.

Two years?

Yuan Quan bit her lower lip and didn't reply.

As an adult who has been through many years of ups and downs in society with Zeng Li, Yuan Quan is very familiar with this set of rhetoric.

Isn't this just making empty promises and issuing blank checks?

I've encountered plenty of small business owners who try to get something for nothing by using persuasive talk.

But Qin Sheng is clearly different from those small business owners who want to get something for nothing.

First of all, it was I who seduced him, not the other way around.

Secondly, everything he said was based on evidence.

He is indeed more suited to acting, and he does not currently have any film or television resources.

As expected, he might indeed obtain some film and television resources within two years.

So, should we wait?

Or, to put it another way, should we believe Qin Sheng's empty promises?

Ignoring the exposed skin around her, Yuan Quan became engrossed in tense calculations.

Seeing Yuan Quan deep in thought, Qin Sheng smiled slightly.

So far, everything is going smoothly.

Yuan Quan was indeed interested in the film and television industry and was preparing to return to her right path.

However, she seemed a little uneasy about her empty promise.

That's understandable; anyone would feel uneasy if they were tricked out of their money without any effort.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Sheng got out of bed and went to his desk.

Under Yuan Quan's questioning gaze, Qin Sheng took out a bank card from the drawer.

Next, it's time to focus on your core skills.

Whether or not this mess can be handled perfectly depends on your subsequent rhetoric and performance.

Smiling, Qin Sheng returned to bed and gently slipped the card into Yuan Quan's hand.

"What does this mean?"

Yuan Quan was a little confused and looked up at Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng smiled.

"There's a million in here."

One million!

Yuan Quan's breathing stopped abruptly!

One million in 1996!

In an era when an ordinary worker's monthly salary was only a few hundred yuan, one million yuan could buy several houses in Beijing or live off the interest in a bank in one's hometown for a lifetime!

One million is an absolute millionaire's worth of wealth!

It was just placed right in front of me like that?

Yuan Quan knew that Qin Sheng had about one million in assets, but she really didn't expect that Qin Sheng would suddenly bring it to her!

What does that mean?

Is it a fee for keeping a mistress?

Yuan Quan felt ashamed and conflicted.

If offered such a substantial reward, should I refuse?

Qin Sheng looked at Yuan Quan with a very sincere expression.

This is indeed the price I quoted to the other party for being their sugar daddy/sugar baby.

A price of one million over two years, though that seems a bit high for this era.

But considering Yuan Quan's identity in her previous life, it was still an absolutely worthwhile deal.

However, even with this plan, this matter still needs to be packaged with rhetoric and performance to make it seem less blatant.

It will also make it easier for the other party to accept.

This is the professional quality I've developed over many years of being a scumbag.

Looking intently at Yuan Quan, Qin Sheng said, "Yuan Quan, first of all, don't misunderstand, I'm not going to use this card to harass you."

Yuan Quan blinked.

Misunderstand?

I really misunderstood. I genuinely thought you were going to throw this card at me, and I was even starting to waver!

Qin Sheng continued, "I know that you, who can be friends with Zeng Li and have taken care of her for so many years, are not the kind of vain and wicked girl."

I understand that my recent success and Zeng Li's success have caused you to lose your composure.

So you might be getting a little too eager for quick success.

This is all only natural.

Hearing Qin Sheng's words, Yuan Quan was somewhat stunned.

From the moment Yuan Quan knocked on Qin Sheng's door wearing only a bath towel, she had already implicitly accepted that she was a bad girl who would stop at nothing to gain fame and fortune.

She had even mentally prepared herself to be ridiculed and humiliated by Qin Sheng.

He also decided that no matter how he was treated, he would endure humiliation and hardship, and fight for his own maximum benefit with a cold face and a ruthless heart.

Unexpectedly, after offering their most precious possessions, the two sides entered into negotiations.

At least Yuan Quan felt that the negotiation stage had begun.

Qin Sheng, however, did not appear particularly aggressive.

Instead, he spoke very gently to himself about his talents and strengths.

He has started planning his future development path.

Now she says without any disdain that she's just a little impatient for quick success, but is still a good girl at heart.

Yuan Quan felt her face turning completely red.

I'm not that good!

I've actually turned evil!

Seeing Yuan Quan's touched expression, Qin Sheng smiled slightly, knowing that the fish had taken the bait.

The sales pitch continued.

"Actually, I understand you. You just lack a sense of security."

Zeng Li was raised by you since she was a child and has basically never suffered any hardship. When she came to the capital, she felt that her future was bleak and lacked a sense of security.

Not to mention you, who are used to being independent and strong, and want to shoulder all responsibilities yourself.

You're afraid of being poor, afraid of not knowing where your next meal will come from, afraid of not being able to pay your and Zeng Li's tuition fees, you're afraid of so many things.

So you want a future, security, and you want to get rid of this insecurity.

I completely understand all of this.

Yuan Quan listened to Qin Sheng's words in a daze, remaining silent.

These were indeed her initial thoughts when she came to the capital.

But recently, all of that has been consumed by the fire of jealousy.

If Qin Sheng hadn't said anything, she would have almost forgotten these original aspirations.

Qin Sheng reached out and put his hand on Yuan Quan's shoulder, looking directly at her intently.

"Yuan Quan, if you really can't even solve the problem of survival, then I think it's understandable that your first goal is to pursue fame and fortune."

But now that Zeng Li and I are both doing quite well, we definitely want to help you.

So this million is the security and survival guarantee that Zeng Li and I are giving you.

With this guarantee in place, I hope you can set aside personal interests, seriously examine yourself, and do what you truly want to do.

Yuan Quan hesitated for a moment, then tried to push the card back into Qin Sheng's hand.

Qin Sheng's sincerity touched her.

She felt ashamed to accept the million.

Qin Sheng smiled and pushed the card back.

"Don't mention it, consider it a thank-you fee from Zeng Li and me."

Thank you for taking care of Zeng Li all these years. Without your care, she might not have made it to meet me.

Looking at the thin bank card in front of her, Yuan Quan remained silent for a moment before her eyes suddenly reddened.

Then she suddenly threw herself into Qin Sheng's arms and burst into tears.

She hated herself for what she had just done.

He was blinded by jealousy and his heart was consumed by scheming.

She forgot her original intention in coming to the capital, and she also forgot her sisterly bond with whom she had been separated for many years.

These things, which she had buried deep in her heart, slowly resurfaced under Qin Sheng's gentle comforting words.

It turns out he didn't look down on me, he understood me, and in his heart, I was still a good girl!